Conifera Christmas Tree Farm
Cut-your-own Christmas trees · Harvard, Illinois · McHenry County
A small family farm in Harvard with tagged choose-and-cut firs, spruces and pines in the 5 to 9 foot range, plus a wreath shop where every wreath and garland is made on site.
The farm opens on a short list of weekend dates, so check the calendar before you drive out. Choose-and-cut trees are tagged in the field, and staff will cut one for you if you prefer. Shaking and baling are free. Field trees include Fraser, balsam and Canaan fir, Norway and Black Hills spruce, and Scotch and white pine, with a few large spruces meant for outdoor display.
Pre-cut Wisconsin Fraser, balsam and Canaan fir from partner farms fill in the taller sizes. Free hot chocolate and homemade cookies are served, and the shop sells kissing balls, porch pots and centerpieces.
At a glance
At Conifera Christmas Tree Farm you can cut your own Christmas tree. Trees on offer include Fraser fir, balsam fir, Canaan fir, Norway spruce, Black Hills spruce, Scotch pine, white pine, blue spruce and Serbian spruce, some of them sold pre-cut. The farm shakes and nets your tree.
- What you can get
- Cut your own · Pre-cut trees
- Trees
- Fraser fir, Balsam fir, Canaan fir, Norway spruce, Black Hills spruce, Scotch pine, White pine, Blue spruce, Serbian spruce
- Season
- Opens Saturday, November 21, 2026, through Sunday, December 20.
- Hours
- 9 a.m.–4 p.m. on open days while supply lasts (2026).
- Yes: Help cutting and loading
- Yes: Shaking and netting
Also at the farm: Wreaths, Garland, Hot cocoa, Gift shop
Address and contact
Conifera Christmas Tree Farm5810 Schultz Rd
Harvard, IL 60033
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Before you go
- How to Cut Down Your Own Christmas TreeWhat to bring to a choose-and-cut farm, how to pick a fresh tree, where to make the cut and how to get it home and standing, step by step.
- Christmas Tree Types: Which Real Tree Should You Choose?Fraser, balsam, Douglas, noble and concolor fir, spruces, pines and cypress compared for scent, needle retention, soft needles and ornament strength.
- How to Keep a Real Christmas Tree FreshHow much water a Christmas tree drinks, when to recut the trunk, why additives don't help and how long a fresh-cut tree lasts, from extension research.
- When to Cut Your Christmas TreeWhen cut-your-own Christmas tree farms open, how long a fresh-cut tree lasts indoors and the best weekend to go for selection and freshness.
- What Size Christmas Tree Do I Need?How to measure your ceiling and floor space for a real Christmas tree, how wide a tree really is, and how much trunk to leave for the stand.
- How Much Does a Real Christmas Tree Cost?What a real Christmas tree costs in the US, what cut-your-own farms charge, and how flat, per-foot and by-size pricing work, with farm price data.
Sources
Last checked October 2026. We confirm details with the farm's own website first.